Meet Deb Lewis, a powerhouse who’s swapped restaurant tables for hospital beds! Once at the helm of some of Cardiff’s iconic dining spots like Nook, Kindle, and Dusty’s, Deb is now embracing the world of nursing. 🌟
Deb and her husband Phil were culinary trailblazers, turning a simple pizza oven in the back of a van into the beloved Dusty’s Pizza, with various locations from Canton’s Bone Yard to Swansea’s Founders & Co. They even had the Michelin Guide nod for their work at Nook! 🍕✨
But after a family tragedy, Deb felt the pull towards a new mission. Inspired by the phenomenal care nurses give during life’s toughest times, she embarked on a completely new journey: adult nursing. Deb said, “Losing a close family member showed me first-hand the difference compassionate nurses can make.” 💙
With a background in social care, Deb always had a knack for helping others. Despite a bustling life managing successful eateries and raising three kids, she decided to pursue this new calling at Cardiff University. She shares, “We had three young children, busy lives, and I’d been away from education for a long time. But I knew that if I didn’t do it then, I’d probably never do it.”
Surprisingly, she finds the hospitality industry’s fast-paced nature is not so different from nursing—both require immense teamwork and quick thinking. 🌿👩⚕️
Though stepping back from the restaurant scene, Deb and Phil haven’t completely hung up their aprons yet. They still delight foodies with pop-up events like Nook by the River at Llandaff Rowing Club.
Deb’s journey is a touching reminder that it’s never too late to follow your heart and make a difference. 🌈👏 Share your support for Deb in the comments! 🌟 #Inspiration #CareerChange #Cardiff #NursingJourney